Gabe Jacas Signs 4-Year Patriots Deal as Christian Gonzalez Returns to Full Camp Work
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Updated · Patriots.com · Jul 25
Gabe Jacas Signs 4-Year Patriots Deal as Christian Gonzalez Returns to Full Camp Work
3 articles · Updated · Patriots.com · Jul 25
Summary
Midway through the Patriots' first training-camp practice, second-round edge rusher Gabe Jacas agreed to a four-year contract after opening camp unsigned.
Vrabel had called the talks positive but said Jacas, the No. 55 pick, still must be evaluated after offseason knee surgery before being pushed onto the field.
Christian Gonzalez provided another boost in Foxborough, taking full 11-on-11 reps on Day 1 despite ongoing extension talks; Robert Kraft said New England is prepared to make him the NFL's highest-paid corner.
Harold Landry opened camp on the PUP list after knee surgery, with C.J. Dippre also on PUP and Terrell Jennings and Brenden Schooler on NFI, leaving extra edge reps for younger players.
The upbeat opening came after Mike Vrabel turned a 4-13 team into a Super Bowl participant last season, raising expectations around a roster still sorting out health and contracts.